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Scottsdale Center for Sight's founder, Dr. Paul M. Petelin, knows eye surgery?he's completed more than 10,000 LASIK surgeries, and is often the one other doctors go to when they're faced with a challenging case in their own practices. And it's not just doctors that trust him ? Dr. Petelin also serves as the Arizona Cardinals' team ophthalmologist. With Dr. Petelin at the helm, the Scottsdale Center for Sight's patients can rest easy, whether they're getting a quick eye exam or going in for a more significant treatment.

If the massages, aromatherapy, body wraps, and facials don?t relax clients at Scottsdale Spa & Holistic Massage Therapy, maybe the quiet courtyard and serene pond will do the trick. Inside the
North Scottsdale location, sage and sweet grass, a fountain, and a meditative Buddha further sooth clients. Frequent visitors can purchase a monthly membership, which provides discounted treatments at each of the spa's three area locations.

After becoming licensed in 1985, Kimberly Eckles, recipient of 944 Magazine's 2006 Editors Choice Award for Best Facial among others, had the talent to not only train at Elizabeth Arden's esteemed New York City spa, but to then work at renowned destinations such as Maine Chance and Camelback Inn. But over time, she felt unfulfilled by working mostly with vacationers, and longed to build a clientele of regulars. So she struck out on her own and opened Kimberly's Facial Boutique, where she administers the wide range of treatments she's learned over the years.
Those interested in more traditional services could book a signature facial, but her specialty lies in more advanced treatments. Her service menu includes everything from oxygen and AHA peels to LED light therapy and myotonology, a treatment that firms skin with low-level currents. But Kimberly still practices the luxurious touches that she picked up at those destination spas: treatments include extras like hot stones, hand and foot pampering, advanced facial massage, and adorable drink umbrellas.

When it comes to hair removal, the certified technicians at Pure Vanity have a goal besides precision: painlessness. Their Soprano XL laser emits less energy with a faster pulse than many other laser tools, enabling it to shut down follicles just as effectively but without a harsh sting. This FDA-approved brand of virtually painless hair removal is the staff's specialty, and can clear fuzz from faces, backs, arms, legs, and bikini zones.
The staff's other focus is skincare. Crystal-free microdermabrasion smooths and brightens complexions without incorporating diamonds or other crystals, which can be abrasive and lead to misconceptions about whether your aesthetician is ready to take your relationship to the next level. For those looking pamper their muscles and psyches, massage treatments bypass gadgetry in favor of trained kneads by a licensed therapist.

Wielding FDA-approved lasers, the licensed technicians at the family-owned and operated Smooth Laser Hair Removal And Skin Care treat skin with laser hair-reduction sessions, custom skincare treatments, and restorative facials. During laser hair-removal sessions, a laser-trained tech blasts intended areas with pulses of light that target and remove the dark pigment found in hair follicles. The FDA-approved system proves safe for most skin types, with optimal results occurring within about six sessions. The treatment may cause slight discomfort, though patients can request a handwritten apology from the laser prior to the treatment. The skincare specialists can also enhance the health and appearance of skin with facials for men and women, crystal microdermabrasion, and corrective peels with additional add-ons such as extraction and dermaplaning.

Aestheticians at divine skin spa perform more than 10 signature facials and chemical peels, each powered by Skin Script clinical skincare products. The line, which blends antioxidants, retinols, and natural fruit enzymes, represents a collaborative effort between a team of doctors and aestheticians who wanted more from their rejuvenating serums. These nourishing serums join forces with extractions and microdermabrasion at divine skin spa to address common skin concerns such as acne, fine lines, and unshakeable scowls. A diligent team of massage therapists tends to the rest of the body with 50- to 80-minute massages that use Bon Vital massage oils and lotions. Full-body relaxation sessions can be upgraded with aromatherapy, hydrating foot treatments, or an anticellulite cream.